SARAWAK must accelerate the development of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) or risk losing investors to other regions, including Peninsular Malaysia. Serembu state assemblyman, Datuk Miro Simuh, highlighted that the state sits on over 3 trillion tonnes of potential carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage capacity in offshore geological formations, a
THE Sarawak government is collaborating with Bank Negara Malaysia to roll out an initiative to provide Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Cash Recycler Machines (CRMs) at District Offices and Sub-District Offices across Sarawak, particularly in areas that still lack banking services. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and
GABUNGAN Parti Sarawak (GPS) has reiterated its firm stand of not interfering in the 17th Sabah state election (PRN), stressing that both Sabah and Sarawak, as equal partners in the Federation of Malaysia, have full autonomy to conduct their own democratic processes without external influence. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap
A TOTAL of 336 new households will benefit from the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) project at Jalan Lubok Bemban and Bukit Engkerbai in Mukah. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang said the project, approved under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), will expand access
THE Sarawak government has identified a site for the new Kanowit multi-purpose hall project, marking progress toward its long-awaited construction. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil confirmed that the Kanowit District Council has identified the project site and will soon submit the land
SARAWAK government has been urged to take immediate action to address critical road safety issues in Kuching. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said these concerns are particularly focused around the entrance to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and key roads impacted by the Kuching Urban Transformation System (KUTS) project. “I would like to
KUCHING: Sarawak is positioning major concerts as a key driver of economic growth and tourism, with upcoming events expected to attract audiences from across the region. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Datuk Snowdan Lawan said such concerts present a crucial opportunity to boost the state’s
THE Simunjan District Council needs to expand its services with qualified engineers in civil engineering, geotechnics, disaster risk management and infrastructure monitoring. Simunjan assemblyman, Awla Dris, said the lack of such expertise had caused many issues to be referred externally or delayed in resolution. “This affects administrative efficiency and public
KUCHING: Improved mobility access and effective dissemination of government information are key to enhancing the wellbeing of urban communities in Sarawak, says Tupong assemblyman, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. He stressed the need for the government to consider implementing the Skim Pembesaran Kampung (SPK) in N6 Tupong, particularly in Matang, to
URGENT intervention is needed from the government to close long-standing infrastructure gaps in rural Sarawak, says Baleh assemblyman, Nicholas Kudi Jantai. He said that while the 2026 Sarawak Budget demonstrates the government’s clear commitment to inclusive development, critical issues in his constituency must not be overlooked. “People in the interior
